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c4sTzanilrla QBazette.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER u.
To Do AWAY WITH THE BELL CORD

To Do AWAY WITH THE BELL CORD
Ths present way of signaling the engineer
Of locomotive is with bell cord on pas
eerger train. On freight train there Is no
way OF signaling. But two local men o.
practical experience have invented per-
feet apparatus for communication oy eiec-
tricity between the engineer and the conouc'
tor. which will do away with the DELL coFd.
The principle of the apparatus is the same
as the electric call bell commonly used IN
hotels. All there ia of the apparatus is
a wire running through the train, bell in
the cab, battery and something to close
the circuit. 1t is worked on an open cir
cult, and battery on the engine supplies
the electricity. The wire runs through the
hose which operates the air brake, ana
whenever the hose is connected the wire ID
connected also. A small rope, running the
length of the car near the ceiling serves 10
close the circuit and ring the bell. On long
messenger trains there is great deal OF
slack to the bell cord, and conductor near
the rear end can't tell just how hard to pull
to ring the bell; the rope often breaks or
knots and in stormy weather freezes. Inc
beauty of the electric signal is that 1t re-
ouires no additional coupling. The air
brake hose must be coupled, and this serves
the electric wire. There is no such thing
az forgetting it. Now that the air brakes
are coming into general use on frelsht
trains, the invention will be OF great BENEFIT
for by placing small additional battery Ia
the caboose, the engineer and conductor can
signal each other. In case a traia parts me
electric circuit closes and both engineer and
conductor are instantly notified OF the DC
currence by the unbroken ringing OF the
bells, and they can thus through immediate
notice avoid accident.-PortLaad 0reqonian.
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Oxer.Worked Women.

For WORKOUT" run down." debi!ite;ed
school teachers, rniIlineFs, seamstresees,
housekeepers, and over worked women gen
orally, DR.. Perce's Favoriie Prescription is
the best of all restorative tonics. 1t is not q
"Cure.all," but admirably fulills single.
ness OF purpose, heiug most potent specific
for all those Chronic Weaknesses end Dis
eases peculiar to women. 1t is q powerful.
general as we'll as uterine, tonic and ner
vine, and iuparts vigor and strength 10 the
whole system. It promptly cures weak
ness of stomach, indigestion, oloatiDg, weak
back, nervous prostration, debility and
sleeplessness, in either sex. Favorite Pre-
scription is sold By druggists under our
positive guarantee See wrapper around
bottle. Price Sl.00 bottle, or six bottles
for $500.
a large treatise on Diseases o; Women,
profusely illustrated with colofed plates
and numerous wood cuts, sent for ten cents
in stamps.
Address, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, 663 Main Street, Buffalo,
n. Y.
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Opening and Closing of the Mails

Northern mails close at 7:3o aud 1870 a. Il.
and 1870, G:30 and 7:30 p. II. Open at $50
a. m, 1900 N. and $50 p.
Southern mails via Richmond, Va close at o:45
and 10: 80 8. m, 40 and 800 p. IN. Open at
$50 and 11:30 a. N.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville, Va,
close at 800 and Ills a. N. and 500 p. m.
Open at $50 q. NJ, 1900 n. and $50 p. IA
Manassas Division mails close ct 2:3O p. IN.
Open at 1000 q. N.
Alexandria and Round Hill, Va, mails close at
S:45 o. IN. and 400 p. N. Open at 900 a. In and
4:30 p. IN.
Closed mails to Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax
C. H. Herndon, Leesburg and PuIcellville, Va,
close at 400 p. u. and open at 900 a. m.
Western mails close at 1890, 4:15 and 7:30
p. m Open at $50 a. NJ, 1900 NJ and $50 pm.
Washington DC, mails close at 7:30 and 1920
q m, and 1870, $50 and 100 p. m. Open
at $50 and 1000 a. m, 1900 m, and 300 and
$50 p. m.
Office Hours-open at $50 a. m. Close at $50
p. In. Open at 6:30 p. u. Close at p. IN.
Sunday Hours-Open at 900 a. M. Close at
$50 a. II.
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w A. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GR0CERs.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
lave on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, Xxx, Xxx,
and PURE OLD Rye OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE Rye WHISTLES to which
they invite the attention 81 the trade.
Orders from the country Tor merchandise shall
receive prompt attention
Consignments OF Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited for which they guarantee the high.
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast cc-nnr Of Cameron and Eoyal streets
sep14 Alexandria, Va.
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pREEcH LOADING GUNS, fine quality. Shell
ID eiecting, Double action and other Pst' Is,
Loading Implements, Shells Caps, Primers, Wads
and other goods in same line, will be sold at low
prices, at SO King, corner of Royal streets. Call
and examine.
nov14 Ut. CREIGHTON & SON.
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g1lsszzalltIejja Q(5a=eett5Sss.

The GAZETTE is now the oldest paper IL
the State, and with few exceptions the old
est in the country, and its usefulness has
been demonstrated and appreciated during
the EIGHTY SEVEN YEARS ofits existence. In
its columns has always been found mirror
of passing events, and the careful chroni-
cling of the history of what is going on in the
world has ever been its aim. 1t is always
welcomed in the household, while in the
counting room and workshop it has become
invaluable
The GAZETTE has better facilities for ob-
tanning news than any paper outside of the
national capital. Situated as it is so close
to the great centre of news, it enjoys daily
the benefit of the Associated Press dis.
patches from every part ofthe world hence
its patrons can read from it's columns in the
evening what has transpired that day in
every portion Of our OVID domain az well as
from every part of the habitable globe.
Consequently it is an every day occurrence
for the GAZETTE to publish kilograms from
the various European capitals twelve and
fifteen hours earlier than the morning IA.
pers.
The local department furnishes full and
complete history of everything that occurs
and near the city, and this feature will,
as ever, receive careful attention.
Correspondence from Washington, Rich.
mond and every section of State, is pub.
lished regularly and all events of interest
occurring within the bounds OF the Com.
monwealth are 10 be found in the columns
of the GAZETTE.
The GAzETTE's circulation is steadily in
creasing, especially among people who con-
suit its advertising columns before puEchas.
ing. That this is selfevident may be infer
red from the fact that large country edi.
tion-nearly as large as the daily-is sent
all over this section OF country three times
q week, and is read by thousands, most of
whom send here or to contiguous cities to
make purchases. The advantages of ad.
7ertising in the GAZETTE are, therefore, ap-
iarent.
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DED WARRIOR and LIGHT HORSE HARRY
LIZ CHOPPING AXES, Disston's Patent Cross
Cut Saws, Wood Saws, BROAD AXES and be
chancs Tools generally, in great variety
JAS. T. CARLIN g. SONS.
aug1S Alexandria Va.
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- Dyes, Fitche's Pocket Scales, Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla, Warmers Kidney and Liver Cure, Browns
Iron Bitters, Volina Cordial Pratt's Astral Oil,
and Sweet Maioram-a large supply just received
dec1 E. 8. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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TNEA SETS-We have just received the cheapest
Il line of CARLSBAD and FRENCH CHINA
TEA SETS ever offered in this city, of al and 56
pieces each, low-shaped cups and heavily gilded
and beautiful decorations. We sure of sHiting
both your taste aud pocket if you are in need of
anything in this line.
MI +. J. MILLER, SON e. CO
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DREECH AND MUZZLE-LOADING SHOT
ID GUNS, the largest and best assortment we
have ever had and st lower prices; also Paper
Shells of all grades Wads, Caps, Belts and Canvas
Coats. 1t will pay purchasers to call and see US.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
oct29 Alexandria. Va.
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FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS.

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c, just received at
IL So King, corner OF Royal street and for sale
at small advance-wholesalean and retail Rodgers
& Son and other make OF Carvers and Forks, q
great variety. Rodgers & Sop, and other make of
Table and Breakfast Knives. Genuine Rodgers
& Son, Heinesh and other make of Scissors
Pocket Cutlery in great variety, several hundred
patterns Table Knives, with Forks to match, at
low prices. Enterprise, Champion and other
Meat Cutters, all sizes. Brownies Flexible Rub
Der Weather Strips, the best in use, with great
variety of other goods in our line for sale cheap.
Special attention is asked to large job lot of
Fray Solid Steel Seaside Scissors and Shears for
sale at large deduction from usual prices. Call
and see, at So King, corner of Royal street.
dec7 J. T CREIGHTON & SON
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H1HE LARGEST and finest assortment ever OF,
i cred in this city of Hsveand & Co S and
other makes of French China After-Dinner COT
fees. Fruit Plates, Ice Cream and Salad Sets
Buckwheat Cake Plates new, Biscuit Jars, Tea
and Dinner Sets besides many smaller articles toe
numerous to mention. For sale By
dec13 E. J. MILLER, SON s. co.
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DIRECTORS.
OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
HoD.w cANADAY. HO NC.
Senator
Washington, c. Hon
O. Hon
Mare Island IA CAL Hon VIZ.
Treasure Hon B. BARTON,
General Manage CUNNINGHAM,
kberrA
The capital stock of this company 1925 O0O divided into 625OOO
shares of 81 each.
company incorporated under the laws of West Virginia and
the stock is non-assessab and with liability
the holder.
The GOLD MINING COMPANY location Music Mountains A t is
mining enterprise placed the market and its
possibilities been exceeded Every share should double
value within year. and they may quadp they based
property would ordinarily have been capitalized 0 times
great on account of its known richness and promise.
The made small that any invest Subscriptions
for five shares welcome as those for hundreds
Every dollar of earnings will the stockholders dividends
there is nothing else that they can be used for.
purchased and will be the ground ready for erection the
mine within the next thirty days
upon which the company founded and the practical
proofs richness the have already secured the confidence
the public the stock has steadily advanced in selling value
Within the last few days fde sales have been made
For full information regard this Mine apply the
SECRETARY, Room 40 LIE Dro Building
WASHINGTON D. C.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
PROPOSALS
United states GovsrnnAens Build-
lag Site.

DEpUrY COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL
ID Revenue, Los Angeles, California,
March IS, 1887. .S..
office until ~ O'Clock noon en- the 18th day
OF April, 1857. for the sale OF property suit
able as = site for public nulioihg' autnor'
The dimensions OF the rot should approx
innate. IL a corner lot net less than one hun
dred and atty (l50) by one hundred and ten
feet (llO); If not corner lot, the dimensions
should be not less than one hundred and
ninety {r90) bv ore hundred and ten feet
MOI. the one hundred and ninety feet (l90)
10 be street frontage. II alleys abuton either
side, the width Of such alleys can be de-
duGted from the above Dimensions. Build.
ings on property selected to be retained and
removed by the owner. The Department
reserves the right to reject all proposals.
Proposals to be marked Proposals for sale
OF property for site for Public Building
to be erected at Los Angeles. California,
and addressed to Z. d. Gibson, Deputy COL
hector III internal Revenue, 10S North Main
street. room 4, ml9eod14t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
DAILY HERALD.
THE CONTEST.
~sree Witnessss Examhnc0 ter
Mr, Lynch Yesterday.

~sv.a witnesses ExamAmco Ter
Wr, Lynch Yesterday.
w.. 6v.t Witness examined was Mr..
n. w. C. Cowan. Of Anaheiri. He ses-
sassd that he was member OF the
Dsnocratic County Central ComHsetee.
He saw from notices published by MIR.
Dvnsmoor that registration would close
IN the ID of October, and 30 told every
aoav. He knew NO better aatil he saw
,Ae Brierly circular issued 10 Repub'''
eAns.
CAPTAIN C. E. Thorn testified that he
ve.t before the Board ct supervisors
"a insisted that the city be redistricted'
:. <he vete was too small, especially In
~ White House precinct. He left
v;th the impression that they INTENDED
20 do something to relieve the pressure
- the White House precinct, but they
failed to do it.
NIL. w. Heliman, Chairman OF the
DsmocrAtic Central Committee, testified
that he saw the notice published by
Ounsmoor that registration would close
- the ID of October. and had no notice
shat registration had been continued until
October 2lst. About 8 o'clock at night
Waters and Burke came to his house
and showed him the Briefly circular.
Ne called . meeting of the committee
next morning, and they issued circular
calling the attention of voters to the
fraud that was being pricticed upon
chem by the Republicans, and took
Measures to have voters registered. he
vent to the White House precinct severa
times on election day and saw the
crowded condition of the polls. There
were from fly to one hundred men II
line, The Election Board was very SLOW
in receiving the vote. On some occa
sious it took five minutes for man te
vote after he had reached the polling
place. He demonstrated with the Boare
and put man in the place OF Sepulveoa
and asked Marsh to resign and appoint
auy other Republican in his place 30 vot
ing could proceed more rapidly. Marsf
refused. he also asked Mr.. Cline te
resau and he refused. He got E. +
johnson To go down and try to gel
Marsh out. but their efforts were inef-
fectual. There was much complain
about the slowness of the vote and the
unfairness Of the election officers.
The following documentary evidence
was introduced: certified copies OF the
sfiiayits of eurollments by deputy asses
sors; certifvaie of visits OF Messrs
Lynch, Thorn ct al. to Board of Super
visors; certified copies of the appoint
mems of the several deputy assessors
The taking of deposltions was ther
adjourned until o'clock this afternoon
when Mr.. Lynch will close. Genera
Vandever will next week begin taking
testimony before George ]. Denis, notar.
public.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01

Against the Amendment Number Two "
Against the Amendment Number Three" "
Written or printed thereon.
.. ARD the Boards of Supervisors Of each Of
the respective counties Of the State are
hereby directed to appoint officers OF cleo
tion ana cause the polls to be opened, BY
proclamation, on said
TUESDAY, APRIL IL, 1887,
At each OF the election precincts OF their re-
SD active counties pursuant to the statutes
OF the state In such case made and pro-
vfded; said election to be conducted, and
the returns thereof duly certified to the
secretary of State, at the State Capitol, Sac
ramento, In like manner as Is provided by
law In the election of State officers (other
than Governor and Lieutenant-Go
And do hereby offer a reward Of one
hundred dollars for the arrest and convic-
tion OF any and every person violating any
OF the provisions Of Title ~, Part l, OF the
Penal Code; such rewards to be paid until
the total amount expended hereafter for the
purpose reaches the sum of ten thousand
dollars.
Witness my hand and the great seal Of the
State. the da and year first written.
WASHINGTON BARTLETT,
[sEALl Governor.
Attest: WIN. c. HENDRICKS,
Secretary of state.
By H B. DAVIDSON. Deputy. mlstd
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
Notice for PubliCa tiOn.

T AND OFFICE. LOS ANGELES. FEB
IL ruary 16, 1SS7-Notice is hereby given
that the following named settler has fled
notice of his intention to make final proc
In support of his claim, and that said proc
will be made before. the Register and Re-.
ceiver at Los Angeles, Cal, on April 16
1887, viz:
SOLOMON sHIRPsER,
Homestead Application No. 1907, for the lot
2, E1a of lot 8, and E11 of lot l. section 4,
township b north, range IL west, 8. B. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
DELPHI, G. G. Jeffries, H. Marteen, of Alpine
Station. ]. b. BETHUNE, Register.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
puI,u,nu passengers.

The following left yesterday on the '3I
train: Mrs Steele, Mrs. Levy, s. Loripg, T.
b. Culworth, s L. Smith, Mr.. Hickson, VIM
H. Bradbury. Mr. Massey. Mrs. G; E Noble.
T. X. Noble, Mrs. Davis. Mrs. q y. Latnrop'
H. Swan, Mr.. ansiDg, A. ]. Levy, Mrs. A.
b Clark, r Locke. A. J. Lay.
The following left on the 7:30 train: MRS;
Encoln. owen Fay. F. G. A len. W. H. Hall
Mrs. A. d. Shepherd. Mrs. Freshman; y. O'
Paige. 4. Church, Mrs. Jones, Col. Weaver.
L. Gunrt, Geo. Rice, C. B. REYNOLDS, Chas.
Brook, Mrs. Burbank, J. G. Hall, E. II. Web
eter. j. M. L. Peck, Mrs. Pugh.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
700 Acres in Los Angeles
DIVIDED INTO ONLY
1900 LOTS
cash. balance equal monthly payments
out interest

These prices will continue only until June T.
1887, when they will positively be advanced. All
who purchase before that date will have the benefit
|of the advanced prices.
The entire tract is beautifully situated, with a
charming view, pure air and water and perfect
drainage. The Ostrich Farm Dummy Railroad
runs through the tract, with five-cent fare guara
teed to and from the center Of the city. This road
will be completed to the tract July 1887 Pure and
abundant water will be pped through all the
The title to the property absolutely perfect A
complete abstract will be kept in the office Of the
Company for the inspection of all purchasers, and
certificate of title will be furnished to each buyer
with his deed.
This tract is situated upon the hills which are
rapidly becoming the most desirable residence por-
ton of the city. The soil is warm, sandy loarn,
free from Frost being in what is known the
warm belt. The elevation is such that the tempera-
ture is more even than in the city.
NOTE-THE FIRST PURCHASERS HAVE FIRST CHOICE
Free carriage to the tract every day from the
office Of the agents. at A. M. and 1:3O p. M. Maps
and circulars and all information can be had from
Byram & Poindexter, Managers,
81 WEST STREET.
Reference by pmission Los ANGELES NATIONAL BANK
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01

show are we ever going to get through
our spring and summers work? We are
all run down, tired out before 1t begins
10 say many q farmers family. We an
swer. go TO your druggist and pay five dol
lars for six bottles of Ayers sarsaparilla.
This is Just the medicine you need, and
viii pay compound interest on the invest
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01

OTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
tate Of Francis M. Covert, deceased-Notice
for publication of time for proving will, etc.
Pursuant to an order OF this court, made
this day, notice is hereby given that Wednes-
day, the 6th DAY A OF APRIL 1857. at 10 O'clock
court, in said county of Los Angeles, has
been appointed for hearing the application
of G. 8. Foster and 8. W. Darby praying that
porting to be the last will and testament of
Francis M. Covert, deceased, be admitted
to probate. and that letters testamentary be
issued thereon to said G. 8. Foster and
Spencer w. Darby, at which time and place
ali persons interested therein may appear
and contest the same.
Dated March "a, 1897.
CHARLES H. DUNSMOOR,
County Clerk.
By F. B. TANNING, Deputy. mr25-td
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
Leg L..
NOTICE--TIMBER CULTURE.

TINTED STATES LAND OFFICE, Los
~ Angeles, Cal, March 16, 18S7.-Com-
plant having been entered at this office by
Heinrich Scheel against Andrew Mcfarland
for failure to comply with law as to Timber
Culture Entry, dated January 26, 1884. upon
the SWN OF Section "a, Township N, Range
15W, in Los Angeles county, California, with
view to the cancellation of said entry,
contestant alleging that said Andrew McFar-
land has failed to break, pillow, or cause to
be broken or plowed, any land Of said claim
whatever, the said parties are hereby sum
moned to appear at this office on the 3rd
day of June, 1857, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, to re-
spend and furnish testimony concer1ing
said alleged failure.
J. D. BETHUNE, Register.
j.. w. HAvERsTIcK, Receiver.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
steamer Passengers.

The steamer Eureka left yesterday with
the following passengers:
For San Francisco-Mrs. 8. Harrison and
two children, O. s. Babcock; In the steer
ago.
For Santa Cruz-Geo. 3. Confer.
For Ventura-Gen VIM. Vandever ana
Mrs M. M. Hanson and two children.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
SmallwOx.

IA member Of my family was taken
down with the Smallpox. Immediately
commenced to use Darby's Prophylactic
Fluid. IL kept the atmosphere OF the room
pure end fresh. The patient was greatly
relieved, and never for moment deiirious;
wss not pitted, and was about the house
sssin in three weeks. ana no others had IT,"
2hilAs Pa.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
= Los Angeles-In the matter Of the estate
of John N. Griffin. deceased-Notice for
publication of time for proving will. etc.
Notice is hereby given that Monday, the
18th day of April. 1887, at 10 O'Clock A. M, of
said day, at the courtroom of this Court, in
Department One thereof, in the county of
Los Angeles, has been appointed for hearing
that a document now on file in this Court,
purporting to be the last will and testament
Of John N. Griffin, deceased, be ad limited
to probate, and that letters testamentsry be
Grimm at which time and place all persons
interested therein may appear and contest
the same.
Dated March 25, 1887.
CHAS. II. DUNSMOOR,
County Clerk.
PvF r. TANNING Deputy m16-IOt
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NSTATE OF AMOS TRAVIS. DECEASED.
IL Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, Administrator of the estate of Amos
Travis, deceased, to the creditors of, and
all persons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit them with the neces.
sary vouchers within four months after the
first publication of this notice, to the said
Administrator at the Office of Smith and
place for the transaction of the business of
said estate in the county of Los Angeles.
JAY COLEMAN TRAVIS,
Administrator of the Estate of Amos Travis,
Deceased.
Dated at Los Angeles, March /. 1887.
me- 4W SMITH & CLARK.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
Sheriff of Los Ange
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

ESTATE OF SUSAN GOODWIN, DE-
II ceased.-Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned, administrator Of the estate of
Susan Goodwin, deceased, to the creditors
of, and persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit them with the
necessary vouchers, within four months
said administrator. at the office of Smith &
Clark, Rooms go and 93 Temple Block, in
the city and county of Los Angeles.
OSCE GOODWIN.
Administrator of the estate of Susan Good
win, deceased.
Dated at Los Angeles, March s. 1887.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
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